Description
Ready for a holiday cookie that’s irresistibly buttery and chocolatey? These Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are perfect for any celebration—or no reason at all! They’re soft, tender, and melt in your mouth with every bite. Classic snowball cookies get a tasty twist with the addition of mini chocolate chips for an irresistible burst of richness. Ideal for holiday cookie swaps, easy dessert ideas, or cozy food ideas during the colder months, these treats are a must-make. This easy recipe is great for beginner bakers looking for breakfast ideas, snack inspiration, or an after-dinner bite that impresses without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup mini chocolate chips
0.5 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes to help them hold shape.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
9. Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
10. Once fully cooled, roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for best flavor and texture.
Store in an airtight container and re-roll in sugar before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy dessert, holiday cookies, chocolate chip cookies, snowball cookies, powdered sugar cookies